How Michelin and Anyline are working together to support more consistent tire inspections
Michelin uses tire inspections to better understand product performance in real-world conditions. Working in partnership, Michelin and Anyline have developed an approach that combines digital tread measurement with field expertise to support more consistent assessments and simpler documentation.
The Challenge: combining consistency and expertise
Tire inspections depends on reliable measurements, consistent documentation and the expertise of trained inspectors. Michelin wanted to make inspection information easier to capture and more consistent, while preserving the central role of human judgment in interpreting findings and determining the appropriate recommendation.
The Partnership: bringing together complementary expertise
Michelin and Anyline worked together to address this challenge by combining their respective strengths. Michelin contributed its experience in tire inspection and product performance assessment, while Anyline brought digital measurement and identification capabilities. Through close collaboration, the teams shaped an approach suited to the practical needs of inspection activities and focused on supporting, rather than replacing, the work of inspectors.
The Solution: digital measurement supporting human judgment
Inspectors use a mobile solution combining digital tread measurement with tire identification. The solution helps capture and associate inspection information in a consistent format and simplifies documentation. The technology records the measurement, while the inspector interprets the condition of the tire and remains responsible for the final assessment. This balance between digital capability and professional expertise has been a shared objective throughout the collaboration.
The Benefits: consistency, traceability and shared learning
The approach improves the consistency and traceability of inspection records and reduces manual documentation. It allows inspectors to focus more of their time on analysis and professional judgment. For Michelin, more consistent information strengthens the ability to learn from field observations and continuously improve product quality. For both partners, the collaboration creates an opportunity to learn from real-world use and continue refining the approach together.
Looking Ahead
Michelin and Anyline continue to work together to extend the benefits of digital inspection. Their shared ambition is to combine technology and field expertise in a responsible way, while maintaining the central role of human judgment and appropriate information protection.
The value of this collaboration comes from combining digital capabilities with field expertise. Together, we have developed an approach that helps make inspections more consistent and easier to document, while allowing inspectors to focus on what matters most: interpreting findings and applying their professional judgment.